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NY 'Sugar Daddy' Admits Traveling To Virginia For Sex With 14-Year-Old: Feds
A 27-year-old New York man admitted to driving eight hours to Virginia for sex with a 14-year-old girl, his "sugar baby," federal authorities said. Derrick Loi, of Lakeville, NY this week pleaded guilty to one count of coercion and enticement, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Virginia. In February 2023, Loi met a 14-year-old girl from Lynchburg on Twitter (now known as X), and, in the early morning hours of Feb. 14, 2023, began chatting with her on Discord, the attorney's office said citing court documents. Loi told the young girl not on…
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Facebook, Instagram Issues Resolved After Widespread Outage: Meta
Facebook and Instagram users were locked out of their accounts Tuesday morning, March 5 in what appeared to have been a widespread outage. Hundreds and thousands of both Facebook and Instagram users had reported problems on DownDetector as of 11 a.m. The issue was resolved at approximately 11:45 a.m. Meta spokesman Andy Stone addressed the outage on Twitter: Earlier today, a technical issue caused people to have difficulty accessing some of our services. We resolved the issue as quickly as possible for everyone who was impacted, and we apologize for any inconvenience. https://t.co/ybyy…
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UVA Students Slammed For 'Hateful Message' On Hamas Attacks In Israel
"We mourn the loss of human life and hope for long-lasting peace." That's the line in a statement released by UVA student org, Students for Justice in Palestine, on the Hamas attacks in Israel. The statement was released a day after Hamas' surprise attack, which has left more than 1,300 Israelis dead. Virginia's Attorney General Jason Miyares denounced SJP's "hateful message" on X, formerly known as Twitter. "You cannot ‘mourn the loss of human life’ and ‘hope for long-lasting peace’ and also cheer on the murder, rape, and hostage-taking by Hamas, a terrorist organization that exists for …
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'Absolute Tragedy': DC Dogs Drown In Flood Waters At Daycare
Several dogs were killed at a daycare boarding facility in Northeast DC on Monday on Monday night when water breached the building. Dozens of dogs were rescued but at least 10 were killed when flood waters overtook the District Dogs facility on Rhode Island Avenue NE on Monday, Aug. 14, leaving the community shell shocked. District Dogs on Rhode Island Avenue in DC.Google Maps street view Within minutes, flooding went from blocking the front doors of the building to shattering the glass wall, sending six feet of water inside and forcing emergency rescue operations by the staff. They sa…
Sports
Kevin Brown To Be 'Freed' From Much-Maligned Suspension By O's Ownership On Friday
Baltimore Orioles announcer Kevin Brown is ready to return home to the broadcasting booth. Brown, who was notoriously suspended from his job two weeks ago after the organization made a gaffe that he repeated on a broadcast, is set to return to calling O’s games on Friday night when the team squares off in Seattle against the Mariners. During the July 23 game against the Tampa Rays, Brown read his game notes - which are provided by the team's PR staff - regarding the Orioles' recent history playing in St. Petersburg. Ownership didn't appreciate him pointing out the previous futility of the…
Sports
'Thin Skinned': Orioles Suspend Announcer For Recapping Team's Past Struggles, Report Says
He's outta there (for now). The Baltimore Orioles have suspended a play-by-play announcer after he accurately recapped the team’s struggles in past seasons against the Tampa Bay Rays during a live broadcast, AwfulAnnouncing.com reports. Sources told the sports media site that Long Island, NY native Kevin Brown was suspended indefinitely following his commentary during the end of the team’s series against the Rays on Sunday, July 23. In his pregame comments, Brown noted that Tropicana Field has been “maybe the toughest ballpark” for the Orioles to play in and reminded viewers that the team…
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Pentagon Didn't Actually Explode — It Was Just AI
“Fake News” took centerstage in Washington, DC on Monday morning when an apparently AI-generated image of an explosion near the Pentagon went viral on social media. The photo of what appeared to be an explosion outside the Arlington building in Virginia temporarily went viral until the Department of Defense spoke out and confirmed that the image was fake, prompting a fresh call advising of misinformation that can be spread on the Internet. Officials say that the image began circulating on Twitter at approximately 10 a.m. on Monday, May 22, depicting an explosion on the grass outside the Pe…
Police & Fire
'PlugwalkJoe' Admits Unprecedented Twitter Hack That Included Musk, Kardashian, Biden: Feds
A 23-year-old British citizen who hacked the Twitter accounts of Joe Biden, Elon Musk, Kim Kardashian and Bill Gates, among others, pleaded guilty in federal court to a host of related charges as part of a deal with the government. Joseph James O'Connor -- also known as "PlugwalkJoe" -- technically faces up to 77 years in prison under federal sentencing guidelines but will likely get somewhere between 10 to 20 years when all is said and done. The Liverpudlian hacker admitted during a plea hearing in federal court in Manhattan on Tuesday, May 9, that he committed one of the largest high-pro…
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Marine Corps Base Quantico Under Shelter In Place Order (
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Officials say that all personnel at Marine Corps Base Quantico have been ordered to shelter in place. At approximately 1:20 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, officials posted an announcement on Twitter advising that the base is closed and “only mission essential personnel are expected to report to work.” Marine Corps Base Quantico personnel are advised to shelter in place. More information will be provided when available. — Marine Corps Base Quantico🇺🇸 (@MCB_Quantico) April 20, 2023 All inbound and outbound traffic at the base has been stopped as an investigation is launched. The reason f…
Police & Fire
Video Shows Dulles Town Center Shooting Suspect's Harrowing Arrest
Video of the Dulles Town Center mall shooting suspect being taken into custody is circulating on Twitter as his victim remains hospitalized. Footage shows officers pointing their guns at the suspect, who lays on the ground next to shopping bags and a handgun. The moment police apprehended shooting Suspect at Dulles Town Center today pic.twitter.com/shv0cjQm8k — VAhiphopandnews (@VAhiphopandnewz) April 2, 2023 The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 1 p.m. incident, which closed the Sterling mall. A heavy police presence was reported. The shooting happened in an area of th…
Sports
Who's Got Game? Virginia, Maryland Governors Muse About Going One-On-One Over New FBI HQ
Could the future location of the FBI’s future headquarters be determined over a pickup game of basketball? This week, officials from the General Services Administration heard from delegations in both Maryland and Virginia regarding the highlights of bringing the FBI to either state, prompting a curious showdown between top elected officials in both. After their pitches were heard, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore shared a clip of himself on Twitter before a recent Washington Wizards came showing him smoothly hitting a jump shot from the free throw line. .@GlennYoungkin let's go one on one, win…
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FBI Seeks Additional Victims Of Social Media Predator Facing Child Porn Charges In VA
Federal officials are attempting to identify additional victims of a Fairfax County man who exploited social media to solicit sexually explicit photos of minors online. Herndon resident Vincent Joseph Sarikey, 34, made his initial court appearance in Virginia last week, where he was charged with the production and attempted production of child sexual abuse material, according to the Department of Justice. It is alleged that Sarikey repeatedly engaged in explicit discussions with two underage victims, each of whom he was able to persuade sexually explicit photos that they then sent to him. …
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VA Rapper With Capitol Riot Album Cover Gets Prison Time
The former rapper from Virginia who used an image of himself during the Capitol riot as the art for a cheekily-named album will spend time behind bars, federal officials announced. Antionne Brodnax, an artist also known as “Bugzie the Don" has been sentenced to five months in prison followed by a year of supervised release after he pleaded guilty earlier this year to several misdemeanor counts for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the Capitol Building. During the riot, Brodnax, who later moved from Virginia to Georgia, was captured smoking on a vehicle outside of the Capitol, in…
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Alexandria Native Featured In Newly-Released Hollywood Movie 'The Menu'
A Virginia native is featured in a newly released Hollywood movie called "The Menu." Reed Birney, of Alexandria, plays Richard Liebbrandt, a businessman and frequent customer at an exclusive restaurant located on a private island. Perfect for s'mores.🔥 Reed Birney stars in #TheMenuFilm, NOW PLAYING only in theaters. Get tickets now! https://t.co/M9ClDO3s5B pic.twitter.com/Ga7oGDv0NJ — The Menu (@TheMenuFilm) November 26, 2022 The film follows a "young couple who visits an exclusive destination restaurant on a remote island where the acclaimed chef has prepared a lavish tasting menu, al…
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Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Inappropriately Toasts Twitter Troll Following Upset Loss To Jaguars
Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson may have lost twice on Sunday, if reports are to be believed that he used an “anti-gay phrase” toward a fan who suggested he isn't the answer under center. Following the Ravens’ loss to the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 27, Jackson reportedly had some select words for a fan who said it’s time to move on at the quarterback position in a social media post. According to ESPN’s Jamison Hensley, shortly after the 28-27 loss on Sunday, a Twitter user tagged the impending free agent stating that "someone asking for over $250 million gua…
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Lizzo Plays 200-Year-Old Flute From Library Of Congress At DC Concert
Pop sensation and talented flutist Lizzo was lent a very special instrument from the Library of Congress during her D.C. concert, the singer wrote on her Twitter page. In the middle of her performance on Sept. 27, Lizzo showed off her skills as she played a 200-year-old crystal flute that belonged to James Madison. We just did a DNA test. Turns out: It's 100% that [crystal] flute @lizzo played at her D.C. stop on the #SpecialTour tonight. It's safe & sound back at the Library now. Thank you @CapitolPolice for escorting it. Watch this space for more from Lizzo's Library visit. #Lizzo…
Sports
Washington Nationals OF Hits HR Off The Field For Little Leaguer
The Washington Nationals' play on the field has been atrocious all season, but they hit a home run off of it. A Nationals fan wearing a Juan Soto jersey (which could partly explain his poor attitude) went viral earlier this month when he was caught snatching a ball outfielder Joey Meneses tried to throw to a little girl and he intercepted it. Grown man steals baseball from little girl. @Nationals can you get Joey Meneses to sign a baseball and send it to my daughter? ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/itcQFseOQO — Gina Hilliard (@GinaHilliard33) September 2, 2022 The video was posted by parent Gina H…
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Twitter Fully Operational After Temporary Worldwide Outages That Affected Some Users
Twitter went down for thousands of users across the globe as many reported extremely slow loading times on the social media platform, if they were able to log in. The social media giant confirmed shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9 that its platform was struggling, posting a message online advising that they were working to make the fix. The breakdown of Twitter outages reported on Tuesday afternoon.downdetector.com “Twitter may not be loading for some of you,” Twitter Support said. “we’re working on a fix to get you back to your timelines ASAP.” Twitter may not be loading f…
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Twitter Has Field Day After Drone Stops Flights At Reagan National Airport
Reports of a drone halted all flights at Reagan Washington National Airport Thursday, July 21 — and Twitter users were having a field day. Some suspected the drone was a tourist trying to get a shot of the Washington Monument. A grounded passenger was just happy the delay wasn't for a "boring" reason. Whoever is operating that drone at DCA is going to be in a world of trouble...chaotic situation right now in the airspace around DCA as inbound flights being turned away from approach/landing. #aviation — Kenny Lorber (@KMLorbz) July 21, 2022 All arrivals and departures at the Arlington ai…
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Twitter Back Up And Running After Major Outage
UPDATE: Twitter was back up and running as of 9:15 a.m. Twitter experienced the outage Thursday, July 14. While Twitter's status page said "all systems operational," tweets were not loading on the main domain and thousands of users reported issues on Downdetector. Downdetector users joked that if Twitter were working, Twitter would be "trending hard on Twitter right now."
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Terrified Bystanders Take To Twitter Amid Virginia Bank Robbery
Patrons and employees in a Virginia shopping complex took to Twitter moments after a nearby bank was robbed Thursday, July 7. UPDATE: A suspect was in custody as of 2:40 p.m. Some asked if it was safe to go outside, others simply sought any information they could get from police in Herndon. there’s cops everywhere outside my office (stuart village.) i was sitting in my car on my lunch break and one of them yelled at me to go inside and lock the doors 🥴 — Margarita (@margaritanosalt) July 7, 2022 Is it safe to go outside now? — hunch (@hunchku) July 7, 2022 A police helicopter was …
Police & Fire
Twitter Slams Baltimore Police Helicopter 'Foxtrot' Kicking Kids Out Of Pools
Concerned Baltimore residents have taken to Twitter to express distaste in the city police department's use of a helicopter to monitor after-hours swimming in local pools. The copter, known as Foxtrot, is being used to prevent drownings and help perform infrastructure checks, police spokesperson Lindsey Eldridge tells Daily Voice. While in the skies Friday, July 1, Foxtrot noticed about 20 people in the Patterson Park pool after it had closed, Eldridge said. "Officers informed the individuals that there were no lifeguards on duty and for their safety ordered the individuals to exit the po…
Police & Fire
Videos Show Joyous Moechella Crowds Before Shootings That Killed Teen, Hurt 3 Adults
A 15-year-old boy was killed and three adults including a police officer hurt in a shooting at a music event that was put on without a permit in Washington DC Sunday, June 19, authorities said. Footage posted to Twitter show crowds singing and dancing then quickly dispersing when gunshots ring out at Moechella, a music event that apparently happened without a permit, near 14th and U Streets NW. Happy Fathers Day From @NEWIMPRESSIONZ & @LongLiveGoGo 💪🏾😂💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/VTZhx54WA9 — Master Of The Triple Bye Bye Birdie (@WalkLikeWalt) June 20, 2022 AGAIN. Police are reporting mul…
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Did He Deserve It? Passenger Punches Out United Airlines Employee In Newark
Their skies may be friendly, but it's a different story on the ground. A Newark Airport passenger who was slapped during a fight with a United Airlines employee retaliated with a knockdown, a viral cellphone video shows. Yet the employee wouldn't quit. In the end, the employee was fired, according to the airline, and the passenger was charged with simple assault, according to Port Authority police. The video posted to Twitter over the weekend shows the pair at first slapping one another before fists start flying around 11 a.m. last Thursday, May 19. The worker taunts the passenger, iden…
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Freshly Laid Off Netflix Workers Share Their Stories On Twitter
A bevy of laid off Netflix workers are airing their grievances on Twitter, and the world is watching. The layoffs come from the company's newly-launched fan site Tudum, Deadline reports. Tudum was named after the sound that Netflix makes when it opens. A Netflix spokesperson responding to Daily Voice's request for comment said only that "our fan website Tudum is an important priority for the company," and did not disclose an exact number of layoffs. Meanwhile, former employees are on the hunt for work. Netflix last week reported a significant subscriber loss, its first since 2011. The 26 …
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